A new trailer has arrived for Martin Scorsese’s The Flower Moon Killers, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro. The trailer is now available for fans to watch on Paramount’s British division YouTube channel, marking a major reveal for the anticipated film.
Adapted from David Grann’s best-selling book of the same name, The Flower Moon Killers transports audiences to 1920s Oklahoma, where unrest swirls around a newly discovered oil field. The narrative centers on a chilling series of murders targeting Native American residents within a thriving oil community. The investigation quickly draws the attention of the FBI, then a fledgling organization known in the era as BR, with a young John Edgar Hoover at the helm alongside former ranger Tom White as the lead investigators.
In the cast, Lily Gladstone delivers a standout performance opposite DiCaprio and De Niro. The film also features Brendan Fraser, known for action and drama across projects like The Mummy and Kit, as well as Jesse Plemons, familiar to audiences from Breaking Bad and Fargo. These actors contribute to a gripping portrayal that blends historical drama with the director’s distinctive cinematic vision, creating a tense, atmospheric look at a turbulent chapter in American history.
The Flower Moon Killers had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May, generating early buzz about its tightly wound suspense and historical scope. The drama is slated for a October release and will be released for streaming on Apple TV+ as part of a broader distribution plan that aligns with modern viewing habits and platforms. This release strategy reflects the evolving landscape of film distribution, where premium premieres can coincide with exclusive streaming windows to reach diverse audiences across North America. (Citation: Paramount Pictures, Cannes Festival coverage, and Apple TV+ press materials)
For Scorsese, The Flower Moon Killers marks a significant collaboration with DiCaprio, one of the director’s most frequent on-screen partners, while also strengthening a long-standing artistic relationship with De Niro. This film continues a tradition of high-profile pairings that have defined contemporary American cinema, delivering a narrative that blends meticulous character work with sweeping historical context. The pairing of these two screen legends with a rigorous ensemble promises a film that is both a procedural investigation and a meditation on power, memory, and the lasting impact of violence on communities tied to resource wealth. (Citation: studio announcements and festival coverage)
Earlier in the year, a first trailer for Bob Marley: One Love was released, signaling another major project in which Scorsese and his collaborators are expanding into biographical storytelling that intersects music history and cultural influence. The rapid pace of these releases underscores the industry’s current momentum, where blockbuster storytelling meets documentary realism and archival material to create immersive cinema experiences. (Citation: production notes and festival previews)